Musicals with Cheese | Podcast
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Musicals with Cheese is a weekly comedy podcast in which musical expert Jess tries to get working-class layman Andrew to appreciate musical theatre, one show at a time!
Can it be? Is it so?? A production of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s “Cats” that is remarkable, and dare I say it RELEVANT? Finally there’s a production of Cats that has SOMETHING to say. We may even learn about BALLROOM CULTURE. (special appearance by @bigbeak.bsky.social) Listen: bpn.fm/cheese
AVAILABLE NOW FOR $5+ PATRONS: We have a new series where we’re covering High School Musical the Musical the Series. Hear Jess try to learn about Olivia Rodrigo and DRAMA! The first two episodes are up on Patreon now! Go check them out! Listen now: www.patreon.com/notifications
How to get to Schmigadoon? Go through Apple TV → cancellation → Broadway → a truncated version that doesn’t hit as hard as the show… “Can’t win ‘em all,” right? OH WAIT. YOU CAN 'cause this SWEPT the Tonys. Hear our thoughts with @lizesten.bsky.social Listen: open.spotify.com/show/6KjXzdY...
We’re back! 🎙️ “How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and…” nah, forget it — let’s just get Jimmy Fallon to sing. This week: The Hamilton Mixtape. Will Ben Brantley show up? Busta Rhymes? You’ll have to listen. open.spotify.com/show/6KjXzdY...
Does anyone have any big opinions on the “Hamilton Mixtape” ten years later? Do the songs hold up? Do you listen to any of the covers?
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and prepare to be deceived. This week we're taking a stroll down a rabbit hole of lies, art, and magic as they watch Orson Welles' final completed film, the 1973 docudrama F for Fake. Or as I call it, the first Video essay! BPN.fm/cheese
This week we're diving into the guerrilla indie film shot without permission at the Disney Theme Parks, yes we're finally talking about "Escape from Tomorrow." Be sure to get your cat flu vaccine, and to turn your pretension up to 11 because this is going to be a WILD ride. Listen now bpn.fm/cheese
We're going to take you back to the past, to watch James Rolfe's first, and so far only, foray into feature filmmaking "Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie." Did the man who invented the "Angry Critic" trope make a good movie! Let’s ask @bigbeak.bsky.social what he thinks!! Listen: BPN.fm/cheese
Get set to get kinky because this week we're diving into E.L James's classic piece of erotic Literature 50 Shades of Grey. But we're doing it right this time, because we brought an expert! We're joined by sex educator and kind soul @katesloan.com to discuss all the book and film! BPN.fm/cheese
This week we're diving into the kinkiest artist to come from the Disney Channel, Sabrina Carpenter. Her newest album is full of goofy sexy fun, so come listen to us talk about it. BPN.fm/cheese
His name Space Cop. He's a Cop, but in Space. To celebrate the film's tenth anniversary, we're diving into the most recent RedLetterMedia feature film "Space Cop." Is this technically the best internet celebrity film? Possibly. Join us for the fun.
You ready for some dreamy conversations about whether something is real or imagined, or whether this is literally happening or just a metaphor. Also Lesbians? Come with us again into the world of David Lynch to talk about his magnum opus, "Mulholland Drive." Listen: bpn.fm/cheese
Much like Elmo, we lost our blanket down a trashcan where a bunch of multicolored misanthropes live. Come join us to talk about Mandy Patinkin's least campy role -- "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland" BPN.fm/cheese
Merrily we roll along, roll along... Bursting with dreams! This week we're diving back into musical theater and looking at the new filmed version of the Stephen Sondheim musical starring Harry Potter, the king from Hamilton, and a former Elphaba. Come join the fun as we travel in time backwards!!
The titular Cars from the movie Cars (2006) are back and they're on a spy mission for some reason. Yes Mater is here to save the day, and he's getting significantly more screen time whether we like it or not. Here's some out of context sneak peaks! Listen: bpn.fm/cheese @heyducktor.bsky.social
We're diving into the wildest and most thought provoking response to Buffy the Vampire Slayer yet, Jane Schoenbrun's magnum opus "I Saw the TV Glow." Don't be late to watching the Pink Opaque.
We took a time-travel wristwatch back to 1999 to review "Our Friend Martin," the star-studded cartoon where MLK Jr. gets the "Bill & Ted" treatment. Here are some out of context images you will only make sense of by listening to the episode! Listen here: BPN.fm/cheese
Evita has once again waltzed back into our lives, and this time it has a hard to understand plot with a rock environment. Rachel Zegler Shines, and we're diving into what works and what doesn't about Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita.
We're starting 2026 on a high note, we're diving into one of the most acclaimed films of the 2020's with the Bollywood action masterpiece "RRR" as a Patron request from our Patreon supporter Ewan Cassidy. Come join us for the love to end all loves.
Merry Holiday-mas! Today the Cheese gang are ringing in the holiday spirit by talking about the most insane Holiday Classic that if it were made today would send the director/writer directly to prison. Yes, we're talking about the romantic """comedy"""" Love Actually. BPN.fm/cheese
Well it looks like our Patrons are perverts. If you want to decide what we cover and place a vote -- join our Patreon now! www.patreon.com/c/musicalswi...
Who can say that I've been changed for the better? Yes we've finally covered both halves of one Wicked movie. We talk about the character assassination of Nessarose, the role of Dorthy, and why the second act of Wicked just isn't as good. Come along for the fun! BPN.fm/cheese
Faith trust and WOKE NONSENSE. We are wrapping up our Peter Pan month with the most recent film adaptation of Peter Pan, Walt Disney's Peter Pan & Wendy directed by the one and only David Lowery. open.spotify.com/episode/0M8Y...
A special Patrons only commentary of the first Wicked movie to get us ready for "Wicked For Good." Come learn how green girls are made, that Madame Morrible worked for Jeffery Epstein and a lot more in this very long commentary. www.patreon.com/posts/wicked...
Everyone remembers where they were the day Pan was released. We all have a favorite character, favorite iconic moment. Embellishing the cultural & historical impact of Pan is a nigh impossible task. Join us with special guest @sideways440.bsky.social as we discuss this artistic juggernaut.
Grab your Soda Pop because this week we're feeling pretty GOLDEN because we're joined by Your Idol @graceaki.bsky.social to talk about KPop Demon Hunters! Will this be a Takedown or will we show you How It's Done? No matter what it is What It Sounds Like. Time for an episode you will Love, Maybe.
A special episode this week as we're joined by Christi of Musical Hell to discuss The Shape of Water! Join us for a great discussion on Guillermo Del Toro's fish (technically amphibian) romance masterpiece, how we felt when it came out, and how it's become more relevant in the years since.
A special episode this week as we're joined by Christi of @musicalhell.bsky.social to discuss The Shape of Water! Join us for a great discussion on Guillermo Del Toro's fish romance masterpiece, how we felt when it came out, & how it's become more relevant in the years since. Listen: BPN.fm/cheese